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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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