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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in digital education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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