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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic education technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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