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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology are empowering students all over the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations have to consider now that online education technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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