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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to understand these important new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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