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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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