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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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