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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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