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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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