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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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