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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are considering now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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