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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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