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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better grasp these important new open educational endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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