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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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