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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in digital education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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