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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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