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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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