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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better grasp these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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