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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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