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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in digital education technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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