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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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