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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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