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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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