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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to understand these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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