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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in e-learning have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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