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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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