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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in digital education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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