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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Professors want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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