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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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