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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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