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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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