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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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