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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better perceive these new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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