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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to understand these new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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