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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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