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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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