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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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