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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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