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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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