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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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