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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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