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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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