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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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