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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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