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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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