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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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