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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to understand these promising new open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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