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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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