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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations 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 classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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