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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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