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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better understand these important new open education endeavours. Trainers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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