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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants certify 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 massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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