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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in digital education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Google+ to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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