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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for information the intriguing 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 sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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