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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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