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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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