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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology are empowering humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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