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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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