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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology enable learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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