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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. 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. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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