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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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