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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. People want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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