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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better perceive these open education experiments. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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