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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in elearning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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