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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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