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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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