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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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