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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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