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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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