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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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