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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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