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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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