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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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