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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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