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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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