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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic education technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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