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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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