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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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