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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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