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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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