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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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