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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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