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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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