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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology are empowering students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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