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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in digital education technology enable people all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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