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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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