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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better understand these open education experiments. Scientists want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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