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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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