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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology enable humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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