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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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