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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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