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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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