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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Universities want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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