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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free 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 a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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