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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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