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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better perceive these open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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