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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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