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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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