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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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