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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This amazing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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