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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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