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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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