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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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