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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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