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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better understand these open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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