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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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