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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Martinique to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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