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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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