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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic educational technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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