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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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