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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in elearning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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