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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning are enabling students all over the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open education experiments. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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