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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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