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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online education technology make it possible for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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