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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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