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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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