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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open educational experiments. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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