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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open education experiments. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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