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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in digital education technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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