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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online education make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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