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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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