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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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