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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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