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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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