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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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