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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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