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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to understand these new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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