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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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