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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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