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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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