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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free 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. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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