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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these new open education ventures. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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