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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic educational technology have empowered learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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