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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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