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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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