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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these open educational endeavours. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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