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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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