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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? 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 evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Professors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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