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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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