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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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