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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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