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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better understand these open education undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also explores 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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