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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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