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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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