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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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