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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to understand these new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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