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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally 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. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these new open educational endeavours. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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