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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning are empowering people all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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