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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these exciting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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