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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open educational experiments. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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