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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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