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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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