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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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