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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning enable learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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