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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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