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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are considering now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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