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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this crescive demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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