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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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