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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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