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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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