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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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