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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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