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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also investigates 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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