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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology have empowered people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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