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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the 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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