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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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