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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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