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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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