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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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