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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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