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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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