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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning have provided the means for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Academics want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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