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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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