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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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