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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning enable students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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