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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually 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 numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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