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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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