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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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