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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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