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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open education experiments. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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