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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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