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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better perceive these interesting new open education experiments. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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