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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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