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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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