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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these important new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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