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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in digital education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to understand these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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