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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online learning technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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