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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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