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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. People want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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