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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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