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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online education have made it possible for students all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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