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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ukraine to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these compelling new open education experiments. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This amazing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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