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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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