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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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