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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic educational technology are enabling students all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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