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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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