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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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