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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better perceive these intriguing new open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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