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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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