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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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