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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in electronic education technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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