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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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