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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology enable humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ukraine to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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