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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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