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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in elearning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? 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 stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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