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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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