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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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