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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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