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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education experiments. Students want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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