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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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