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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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