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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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