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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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