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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these interesting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also researches the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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