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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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