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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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