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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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