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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to better perceive these significant new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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