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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and many other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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