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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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