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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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