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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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