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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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