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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Comoros to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open education ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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