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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Professors want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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