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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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