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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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