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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online education technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes 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 experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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