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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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