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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to understand these promising new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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