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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these new open education endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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