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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning have empowered learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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