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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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