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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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