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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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