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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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