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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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