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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to understand these new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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