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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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