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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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