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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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