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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Educators want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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