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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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