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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders 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 MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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