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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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