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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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