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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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