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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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