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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners 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 quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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