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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open education initiatives. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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