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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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