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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in electronic educational technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this crescive desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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