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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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