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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free 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 dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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