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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open education ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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