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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. People want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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