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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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