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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning enable people in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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