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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 and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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