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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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