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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning have empowered learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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