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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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