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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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