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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning enable people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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