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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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