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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better understand these important new open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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