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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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