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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in digital education technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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