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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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