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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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