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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in elearning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open education endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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