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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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