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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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