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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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