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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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