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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects relevant to massive open online courses (MOOCs) and open educational resources. As online learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. New trends in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates? How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.

There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? Higher education instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). For more details please visit this MOOC book site.

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