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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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