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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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