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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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