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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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