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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open educational experiments. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)