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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. People want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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