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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning are empowering students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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