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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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