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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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