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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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