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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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