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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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