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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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