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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. New gains in digital education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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