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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the interesting 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 new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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