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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning make it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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