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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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