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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are considering today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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