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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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