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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational experiments. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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