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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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