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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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