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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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