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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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