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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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