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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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