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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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