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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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