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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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