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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning have provided the means for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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