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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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