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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally 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 many topics that distance learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Guam to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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