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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these promising new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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