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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for information 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 resource subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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