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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mayotte to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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