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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in digital education technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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