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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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