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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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