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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education have enabled humans all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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