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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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