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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning enable students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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