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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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