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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Belarus to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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