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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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