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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the 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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