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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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