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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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