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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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