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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic education technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open education ventures. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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