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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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