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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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