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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these interesting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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