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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC 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 innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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