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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to consider today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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