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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in digital education technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to understand these intriguing new open educational experiments. Corporations want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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