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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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