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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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