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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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