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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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