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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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