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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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