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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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