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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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