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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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