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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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