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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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