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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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