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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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