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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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