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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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