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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning are empowering people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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