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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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