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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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