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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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