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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in elearning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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