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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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