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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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