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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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