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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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