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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to understand these important new open education undertakings. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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