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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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