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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Students want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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