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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in digital education technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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