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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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