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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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