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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open education endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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