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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology enable learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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