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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online education technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are typically 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 subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? 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 stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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