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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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