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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in digital education technology are enabling learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these open educational experiments. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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