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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in digital education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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