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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are usually free 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 several issues that online education organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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