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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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