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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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