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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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