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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in digital education technology are enabling humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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