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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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