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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not 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 several subjects that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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