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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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