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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in digital education technology enable students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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