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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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