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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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