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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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