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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are considering now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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