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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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