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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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