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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Corporations want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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