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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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