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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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