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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these significant new open education endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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