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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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