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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning technology enable students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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