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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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