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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to understand these open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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