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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to understand these open education undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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