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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models 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 institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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