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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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