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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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