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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these significant new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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