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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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