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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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