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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better grasp these important new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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