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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in digital education technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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