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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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