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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Trainers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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