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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning make it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Academics want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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