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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free 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 quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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