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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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