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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the major 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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