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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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