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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also addresses 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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