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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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