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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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