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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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