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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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