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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open education experiments. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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