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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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