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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in elearning technology are enabling learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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