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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the key 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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