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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Academics want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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