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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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