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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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