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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 electronic education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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