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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in digital education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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