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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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