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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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