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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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