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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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