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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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