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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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