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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology enable learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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