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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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