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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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