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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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