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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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