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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology enable humans all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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