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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in digital education technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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