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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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