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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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