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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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