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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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