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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning have enabled learners all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that teachers 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 teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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