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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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