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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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