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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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