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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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