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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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