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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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