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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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