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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in digital education technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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