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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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