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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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