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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology enable humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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