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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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