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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online education technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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