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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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