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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning technology are enabling people all over the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open education ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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