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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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