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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education undertakings. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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