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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to understand these important new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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