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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in digital education technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these significant new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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