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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in elearning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open education undertakings. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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