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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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