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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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