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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in elearning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these promising new open education undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the 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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