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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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