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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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