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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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