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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in digital education technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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