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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in elearning have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these promising new open education endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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