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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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