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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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