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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online education are making it possible for students all over the world to take online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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