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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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