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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally 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 numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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