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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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