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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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