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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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