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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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