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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC courses? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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