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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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