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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? 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 in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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