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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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