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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online learning have enabled learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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