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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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