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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning have enabled learners all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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