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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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