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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. People want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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