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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are considering today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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