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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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