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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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