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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are enabling students all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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