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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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