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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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