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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources