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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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