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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that online learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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