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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology enable people all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these important new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the 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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