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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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