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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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