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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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