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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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