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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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