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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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