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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in online learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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