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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better perceive these new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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