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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in digital education technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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