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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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