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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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