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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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