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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in online learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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