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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better grasp these significant new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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