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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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