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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online education technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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