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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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