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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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